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#396 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 22% in state

Bellmont Senior High School

High School · North Adams Community Schools · Decatur, IN

A North Adams Community Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1000 North Adams Dr, Decatur, IN 46733

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation21.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$14,074
Chronic Absenteeism13.9%

Students at Bellmont Senior High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

33.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bellmont Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated855/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Decatur), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,804

Median home value

$162,500

Median rent

$818/mo

College educated

15.5%

Homeownership

82.1%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46733; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
21.8% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
1 boys'·13 girls'·17 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

North Adams Community Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$14,074NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bellmont Senior High School is listed in North Adams Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bellmont Senior High School

Bellmont Senior High School is a public high school in Decatur, IN, part of North Adams Community Schools, serving approximately 610 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #396 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bellmont Senior High School

What grades does Bellmont Senior High School serve?

Bellmont Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bellmont Senior High School?

Bellmont Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 610 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellmont Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bellmont Senior High School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bellmont Senior High School rank in IN?

Bellmont Senior High School ranks #396 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Bellmont Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bellmont Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bellmont Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bellmont Senior High School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Bellmont Senior High School a charter school?

No, Bellmont Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bellmont Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Bellmont Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bellmont Senior High School?

33.6% of students at Bellmont Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
610
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Adams County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.9%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 46733)
19,246
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
41.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46733; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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